Question 1

Meats,fish,poultry,and eggs are sources of ___________ protein.

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A)  complete
B)  essential
C)  nonessential
D)  incompleteE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

A guideline for food safety is to

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A)  wash hands for 10 seconds after handling food.
B)  make certain that hamburgers are cooked to 110 ∘\circ∘ F.
C)  make sure counters and cutting boards are thoroughly cleaned.
D)  store eggs in their designated space in the refrigerator door. E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following statements about free radicals is TRUE?

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A)  Free radicals have been implicated in aging and many diseases.
B)  Free radicals are produced when the body uses oxygen or breaks down fats and proteins.
C)  Free radical production is increased by environmental factors such as exhaust fumes.
D)  All of these are true.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Phytochemicals are

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A)  substances found in plant food sources that may help prevent chronic disease.
B)  linked to the development of some cancers.
C)  best obtained through supplements rather than by eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.
D)  are toxic if ingested in large amounts from plant food sources.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Genetically modified foods

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A)  require special labeling.
B)  are rarely grown in the United States but are very common in other countries.
C)  can unexpectedly appear in the food supply through contamination during processing.
D)  can be used in foods that are also certified organic or irradiateD.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Fat provides ________ calories per gram.

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A)  4
B)  7
C)  9
D)  12E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

If the air temperature is 75 ∘\circ∘ F,cooked or refrigerated foods should not be left at room temperature for more than

Accepted Answer

A)  1 hour.
B)  2 hours.
C)  3 hours.
D)  4 hours. E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The process in which the foods you eat are broken down and absorbed is called

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration.
B)  metabolism.
C)  digestion.
D)  catecation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The recommended self-treatment for foodborne illness is limiting intake of food and water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following are richest in complex carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  grains and legumes
B)  milk and cheese
C)  fruit and vegetables
D)  poultry and fishE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The Dietary Reference Intakes

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A)  are designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.
B)  will eventually be replaced by RDA values.
C)  are used as a basis for most food labels.
D)  are a food group plan.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

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A)  They help insulate your body.
B)  They support and cushion your organs.
C)  They remove waste products.
D)  They help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Protein sources that provide all the amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body are considered

Accepted Answer

A)  complete.
B)  essential.
C)  nonessential.
D)  incomplete.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Women who are capable of getting pregnant should include foods fortified with,and supplements of,which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B-12
B)  vitamin C
C)  potassium
D)  folic acidE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Of the 20 common amino acids,how many of these are termed "essential"?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  5
C)  9
D)  11E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Spending time in the sun facilitates vitamin D production in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text.Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing a vegetarian diet.

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Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose a diet low in complex carbohydrates.
B)  Control calorie intake to manage body weight.
C)  Choose a diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables.
D)  Choose a diet with a limited amount of sugar.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Carbohydrates are classified into two groups: simple and complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Saturated fats are primarily found in

Accepted Answer

A)  animal food sources and are liquid at room temperature.
B)  plant food sources and are solid at room temperature.
C)  plant food sources and are liquid at room temperature.
D)  animal food sources and are solid at room temperature.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 9: Nutrition Basics

Which of the following are richest in complex carbohydrates?

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Fat provides ________ calories per gram.

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A guideline for food safety is to

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Meats,fish,poultry,and eggs are sources of ___________ protein.

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Carbohydrates are classified into two groups: simple and complex.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

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The recommended self-treatment for foodborne illness is limiting intake of food and water.

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Of the 20 common amino acids,how many of these are termed "essential"?

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Which of the following statements about free radicals is TRUE?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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Phytochemicals are

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Women who are capable of getting pregnant should include foods fortified with,and supplements of,which of the following nutrients?

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The Dietary Reference Intakes

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If the air temperature is 75 ∘\circ∘ F,cooked or refrigerated foods should not be left at room temperature for more than

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Saturated fats are primarily found in

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Spending time in the sun facilitates vitamin D production in the body.

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Protein sources that provide all the amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body are considered

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Genetically modified foods

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The process in which the foods you eat are broken down and absorbed is called

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List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text.Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing a vegetarian diet.

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